Boil beef in water to cover to 2 to 3 hours or until tender. Remove from water; trim off excess fat. Place in roasting pan. Make a paste of sugar, ginger, cloves, mustard, and honey; spread over beef. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Saute cabbage in butter for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring constantly. Stir in sour cream; season with salt and pepper. Serve with corned beef. Yield: 6 servings.